Final Flood Warning Issued for Daintree, Bloomfield, and Mossman Rivers

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final flood warning (IDQ20705) for the Daintree, Bloomfield, and Mossman Rivers. Issued at 9:31 am AEST on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, this is the sixth and final warning for the current weather event as river levels have eased and flooding is no longer occurring.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Daintree River, the Bloomfield River (specifically at China Camp), and the Mossman River in Queensland. A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and the Daintree catchment.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised not to drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as conditions remain dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

River levels have fallen following significant rainfall over the past several days.

• Daintree River at Daintree Village: Currently at 3.00 meters and steady, which is below the minor flood level of 4.00 meters.
• Daintree River at Bairds: Measured at 4.74 meters and falling as of 8:00 am Tuesday.
• Mossman River at Mossman: Measured at 4.23 meters and steady as of 8:00 am Tuesday.
• Bloomfield River at China Camp: River levels are currently falling.

While levels have eased, further rainfall is forecast for later this week, which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Timeline

This is the final warning for this specific event. No further warnings will be issued unless conditions change later in the week. The alert remains effective through the morning of March 18, 2026.